International Women's Day (IWD) has been observed since the early 1900's - a time of great expansion and turbulence in the industrialized world that saw booming population growth and the rise of radical ideologies. The first National Woman's Day was held on February 28, 1909 in New York, organized by…

A fun, stylish monthly surprise for amazing single women! Did you know that there are more single women in the United States today than ever before? Yep, Beyoncè knew that right singing "Single Ladies"! In an era where women reclaim their right to be independent, able to make their own…

Today the Book Blog Tour for Composing Temple Sunrise, by Hassan El-Tayyab stops here at The Serial Reader- and I couldn't be happier! With the Burning Man Festival in full force this book is the perfect read! Composing Temple Sunrise is a candid, inspiring memoir that will warm your heart! Triggered…

Dear Mom & Dad, I HAVE ANXIETY: A Book For Parents From A Child's Perspective, by Corine Toren Despite what we may believe, anxiety is not a disease of the 21st century. Pathological anxiety has always existed in humans: Hippocrates is believed to be the first to describe - in "The Hippocratic Corpus"…

A few months ago I had the big pleasure to read and review Anyone Can Get An A+: How To Beat Procrastination, Reduce Stress and Improve Your Grades by Geetanjali Mukherjee (Review). As a student myself I was excited especially about the "How to Beat Procrastination" part, and of course about…

My Million Dollar Donkey: The Price I Paid to Live Simply, by Ginny East Feeling stuck is a sign that it's time to make a change. And that's exactly what Ginny and her husband Mark did. One day they both decided to cash in their life and reinvent their world;…

Happy Independence Day WeekEnd!! I love the fourth of July... delicious barbecues, friends and a good book, of course! Wherever you are, whatever you're doing, play it safe and enjoy the fourth! ... Here's my best books of the week. Ready for college? I have the perfect College Starter Kit ready…

Welcome to The Indie Corner! As you may know, The Serial Reader (aka me) is open to receiving Advance Reading Copies and Review Copies of books. Soon after I've been listed on The Indie View, I got a huge amount of authors reaching me out asking for a shout-out on major platforms as Amazon,…

That's Not How We Do It Here! A Story about How Organizations Rise and Fall -and Can Rise Again, by John Kotter, Holger Rathgeber Step back Tony Robbins, move over Deepack Chopra..here come the Meerkats to teach us about discipline, planning and efficiency. I am firmly convinced that animals are the…

Don't Get A Job, Live Your Dream, by Scott Haug Did you know that the self-help represents a $11 billion per year industry in the U.S. alone? Surprised? Well, don't be! Self-improvement is the goal of everyone in some ways, we all strive to make tomorrow a little bit better than today;…

Anyone Can Get An A+: How To Beat Procrastination, Reduce Stress and Improve Your Grades, by Geetanjali Mukherjee Anyone Can Get An A+ is a down-to-earth, honest guide for students on how to maximize their learning and get good grades. We heard that already, haven't we? The Self-Help industry annually…

Grit. The Power of Passion and Perseverance, by Angela Duckworth Everyone is striving for success. We want the best. We want it all: top education, good job, family, friends and lots of money. We have goals. But, unfortunately, being goals oriented and ambitious doesn't equip us to deal with the reality…

Where I Lost Her, byÂ T. Greenwood This is a true page-turner novel. A journey through heartbreak and loss in search for the truth about a missing child and to salvage a broken heart. Once a power couple of New York publishing world, Tess and Jake Â had it all. But afte…

What Do You Really Want?Â How to Set a Goal and Go for It! A Guide for Teens,Â byÂ Beverly K. Bachel BeingÂ productive and well organized isn't just for adults. Today more than ever teens have to learn how to manage time, set goals and make the best out of it.Â This book is…

Wheat Belly: Lose the Wheat, Lose the Weight, and Find Your Path Back to Health,Â byÂ William Davis Dr. William DavisÂ did a great job explaining why we should pay more attention to what we put in our plates, especially by eliminating wheat from our diets. Until about a decade agoÂ peopleÂ rarely seemed to…

Eaternity. More than 150 Deliciously Easy Vegan Recipes for a Long, Healthy, Satisfied, Joyful Life,Â byÂ Jason Wrobel Unlike most cookbooks that merely tell you what to eat and how to make it,Â EaternityÂ gives you the current research and science behind common public health concerns, and explains why you should eat certain foods…

Happy Friday Everyone! Today is the first day of April and it's time for some changes for the Book Club on Goodreads. We gained around 31 new members overÂ the last month and we have a lot of ideas! Let's see what's new: A well-worded Â question isÂ the quickest way to…

The Here-and-Now Habit.Â How Mindfulness Can Help You Break Unhealthy Habits Once and for AllÂ ,byÂ Hugh G. Byrne. Is it me or the Self-Help Section in my bookstore is growing bigger and bigger? The latest trend happens to be called "The Mindfulness Technique", what it really is I'm not sure yet, but…

Happy Sunday Everybody, has been an interesting week at The Serial Readers Book Club on Goodreads, new members (we're now 102) and new books to discuss together for the big challenge "Reader of the Month", check that out.. the contest is open worldwide! Thank you so much to each…

If at Birth You Don't Succeed: My Adventures with Disaster and Destiny, by Zach Anner Zach Anner is aÂ comedian, actor and writer who gained world-wide attention with the submission of a video to Oprah'sÂ "Search for the Next TV Star" competition, thanks to that he wonÂ his own TV showÂ calledÂ Rollin' With Zach,…

Connecting with Coincidence.Â The New Science for Using Synchronicity and Serendipity in Your Life,Â byÂ Bernard Beitman We've all experienced or heard of surprising events and unexplainable coincidences -Â a spontaneous idea that turns into a life-changing solution, meeting our soulmate on a flight we weren't supposed to take, or families being reunited by…

Smarter. Faster. Better, by Charles Duhigg Three magic words: Smarter, Faster and Better. I'm sold, I need this book! As a newbie into the world of blogging, I'm trying to make my voice heard while blabbing about what I know best, books. Be an active blogger means IÂ have to post…

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